A VRG member from Minnesota recently told us about an experience she had at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in Edina, MN in September 2010. She was told that the sauce in their entrees listed as “vegetarian,” including Buddha Feast; Coconut Curry Vegetables; Stir-Fried Eggplant; Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu; and Vegetable Chow Fun, contained milk. The reader asked The VRG to look into this because we had reported in 2008 that P.F. Chang’s “vegetarian” entrees contain no animal products.

Stephanie told The VRG: “I am unsure where your source received their information and maybe they were confusing the coconut milk we use in the Coconut Curry Vegetables but I can assure you there is no milk in our vegetarian recipes.”

Because some coconut milk powder may contain casein or other dairy product, we confirmed with PF Chang’s and they said there was no casein in their dish.

When The VRG asked Stephanie if there were any eggs, egg products, or honey in the vegetarian dishes, she stated that “We do not use eggs, egg products or honey in the dishes listed.”

thank you for clarifying this..I was getting nervous at first because these are the dishes I usually order. Glad to find out they contain NO animal products. you really delved into this as I had no idea that coconut ilk powder might contain cassein/milk. THANK YOU!!!!!

This is very interesting because I went into a PF Changs 3 days ago in Freehold, NJ and was told that they do not cater to vegans and that NONE of their vegetarian dishes are vegan.
I was told they cannot tell me what is in any of their dishes, because they cannot be responsible for what is in their food! I was outraged!

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